Dammit! Dam Things! Troll Dolls

Dam Gift

When Thomas Dam, a poor Danish woodworker, carved the first Troll doll from wood in 1959, he had no idea what he had unleased onto this world. The reason Dam carved that first Troll doll was that he could not afford to buy his young daughter, Lila, a birthday present. So Thomas decided to carved for her a doll inspired by the legendary trolls which were believed to live in the Nordic forests. Legend has it that the mischievous mythical woodland creatures would bring good luck to any human who could catch one of them. Dam's delighted daughter took to the doll and dressed it up. Soon Lila's doll was all the talk amongst local village of Gjol's children. The doll and the chatter of the other children started to attract a Danish toy store owner and soon Dam was selling "Dam Dolls" locally.

These original "Dam Dolls", were of the highest quality, featuring sheep wool hair and glass eyes. The trolls were an instant success. As the doll’s popularity continued to increase, Thomas began making them from rubber filled with woodshavings. An enormous family business was born, legend must have came true for Dam... he essentially caught the the woodland creature and was granted good luck...the dolls became popular in several European countries during the early 1960s, shortly before they were introduced in the United States.

Troll Doll Impressions -Jimmy Fallon (live)

Dam Charming

Initially in America the troll dolls were favored by high school and college girls but soon grown men were carrying them around on their travels. Even the United States First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson bragged that she owned one and apparently plenty of other people did as well, in the late 1960s,

The dolls sudden popularity, along with an error in the copyright of Thomas Dam's original product, resulted in cheaper imitations and knock-offs which flooded the American shelves. The various versions of these dolls would sell over one million dollars worth just in 1964 America alone. From 1963-1965 trolls were the second biggest selling dolls, right behind Barbies.

Because of the copyright snafu, many companies copied and produced cheap imitations of Thomas Dam's "Dam Dolls." Those imitators never met the fine craftsmanship of the Dam Dolls. There is a way to tell the difference between fakes and the real troll dolls. The "Dam" imprint on the back of the troll, or on the bottom of its feet. The cheaply made imitations are also known as Wishnik Trolls, Treasure Trolls, Gonks, and Norfins, just to name a few brand names.

All the dolls, whether original or knock-off, share the signature tall hair, funny-looking face with the same aspartame smile and potbelly. Part of the dolls charm is that they are so ugly that you can't help but to laugh at them, and many do believe if you are laughing, nothing bad can happen to you.

The Trolls: Behind the Curtain

Dam Family

Thomas Dam's family regained control of the copyright in 1993. Before they were mass produced in plastic, the original Dammits were made out of natural rubber, had real glass eyes and sheepskin.

It was not until 2003 that a Congressional law allowed the Dam family of Denmark to restore their original U.S. copyright and become the only official manufacturer once again. A division of Uneeda, a company that made millions of dollars various times by manufacturing Troll Dolls in the U.S., challenged the restoration of that copyright in court. They lost when the court ruled that the Dam Company was the sole owner

Psycho troll

Dam Popular

Troll dolls, originally known as Leprocauns and also known as Dam dolls, became one of America's biggest toy fads beginning in the autumn of 1963, and lasting throughout 1965. The troll's brightly colored hair and impish faces, were featured in articles both in Life Magazine and Time magazine.

Trolls briefly became fads again in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, with as many as ten different manufacturers (such as Russ Berrie, Jakks Pacific, Applause, Hasbro, Mattel, Nyform, Trollkins and Ace Novelty) creating them.

In 2003, the Toy Industry Association named Troll dolls to its Century of Toys List, commemorating the 100 most memorable and most creative toys of the 20th century

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Kathy Boody

8 years ago

I have a collection of Thomas Dam Trolls for sale if you would like to see what i have email me at jeffrey.boody@verizon.net They are tagged and in mint condition.

Thank you

Kathy Boody

gay4greek

8 years agofrom New York

I looooove TROLLS!! This is a cool post, and I am sincere with that comment. :D I used to have (more or less) fifty Troll Dolls, they were my 'friends' when I was very young, we'd take walks and have tea! LOL!

Frank Sanello

8 years ago

Very funny Hub! I LOVED troll dolls when I was a child and usedto spend hours grooming their hair.

hornygaygreek

8 years agofrom New York, United States

i didn't realize that was how the troll doll came to be. such a heartwarming story of a father's love for his daughter. i am glad i found this hub. it was so unexpected.

lesley howson

8 years ago

i got my first dam troll in 1969 from my grandad when i was 7 i fellin love with the little fellow after that i started to collect them they cost me threepence a week in ald money while playing in the garden with my sister and our trolls a group of teenagers came up and grabbed them and ran off with them,i cried myself to sleep i started to collect them again in the 1970's costing me 25p a week i was told i was to old for them,when i was in my teens.and i took them to my local childrens hospital, something i regret. i started to collect them in the 1980's and been collecting ever since.

Kathy Boody

8 years ago

I have a collection of Norfin Trolls that are tagged and in mint condition. I would like to sell them. If there is anyone interested in buying them I would send you pictures of them. Email me at jeffrey.boody@verizon.net

thank you

Kathy

Judy

8 years ago

I have loved these Dam Thing dolls since 1964 when I got my first Dam Thing orginal doll he is approx 12 inch tall and his arm span is 10 inch wide has his original clothes oon. On the bottom of his left foot is engraved Dam Thing est. and 1964 and that is when I got himand I have 3 others different sizes. I have had my dolls for 48 years and love them so much.

Ted

8 years ago

Fantastic and very informative article about Dam trolls! Sadly thoug none of the trolls pictured were actually Dam trolls :-( not even one.

stephanieculkins

8 years agofrom El Cajon CA

I use to have one of those cute troll doll when I was a child, mine have a pink hair hmmmmmm wonder were my mom put that doll of mine

Granny's House

9 years agofrom Older and Hopefully Wiser Time

I had tons of these when I was younger. They are coming back!. Good job on the hub.

gwennies pen

9 years ago

I have one tiny troll given me by my son years ago. It is from a bubble gum type machine that cost only 25 cents. It has green hair. I love it! Thanks for the reminder of troll dolls.:)

Jennifer Maldonado

9 years agofrom Tequesta

Nice! I use to have lots of troll dolls. I loved them, and yes you can see the difference in the cheap knock offs. I wish I would have kept them. : (

Shannon

9 years ago

ive just bought loads of theses trolls from a car boot sale! I got 35 of them for just £5. I got a great deal, but the seller obviously didn't know of there true value.Im not too sure whether to keep and collect them or to sell them?

mwatkins

9 years agofrom Portland, Oregon & Vancouver BC

Great Hub! We played for hours with troll dolls and Barbie's. I had no idea about the history - thanks for sharing! ;-)

Tryingtofindmychildhoodtrolldoll

9 years ago

Dear AshleyVictoria,

May I just say that no you were not missinformed I too growing u as a little girl was told that by rubbing on the star belly button and making a wish that it would come true needless to say the wish I made I wish it had not come true my life has been hell eve since but tht mighthave just been a stroke of bad luck for me and not the fate of the troll doll I realy wish I could find another one

daisy storm

9 years ago

I love Trolls...I have several from miniature to the regular size along with a painted on one. I would not ever consider selling them. They are part of my childhood. Thanks for your hub...enjoyed it. Great background on them!

Nicholas X

9 years ago

I handle Estate Sales, and Recently one was for a TOY HOARDER. We pulled 43 16 foot trailers out of her house. There was over 1,000 of these troll dolls in there. Where can I find out more about them. Many have the DAM Denmark stamped on them, many UNEEDA, Russ, ACE etc. ? Any help?

Nicholas

TheSablirab

9 years ago

I loved reading this! Very informative indeed. I don't think I have ever learned so much about that doll. Hell, I don't think I knew ANYTHING about it. Thanks for the Hub!

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

That would be something I can not answer. Check with a vintage toys shop, antique dealer, and on Ebay. Then figure out an average price.

Livvy

10 years ago

Im trying to sell 14 of these and im not sure how much to sell them for, help :)

Rebecca Graf

10 years agofrom Wisconsin

I totally agree. Their ugliness is what everyone loves. You can't help but look at them and smile.

Thank you for writing this hub. My mom is 74 years old, and she collects troll dolls. When I call her tomorrow night, I plan on reading her your hub. I am sure she will really enjoy it just as I did.

Hard Tymes - Minneapolis, Mn

10 years ago

My companion &amp; me were gearing up for another Craigslist run before starting off on a weekend of Flea Market sales. He asked me about the foot locker full of troll dolls. We spent hours researching prices, history, you name it.....

We sold 8. We ain't going to do the Flea Markets this month. We made enough money to pay the apt. rent, car payment, &amp; a month's worth of food!

We're still working on the contents of the footlocker! Some are original, and some are knockoffs. But! I will say this! I'm keepin back my favorites!!

Thank You Thomas Dam!

Richard ~~ Hard Tymes At Gmail Dot Com

6/17/2K9

Sunny Robinson

10 years agofrom Tennessee

Haha, I'm still obsessed with those trolls. I personally always preferred the rubber types. A lot of my usernames had 'troll' in it and some still do. My people are troll people, I tell you! We are runty and hairy and we love our belly rubs.

I'm glad I came across this hub. Funny comments here, too. ;)

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Thank you Janetta for your Dam Troll input.

Janetta

10 years ago

Oh my, yep, I had plenty of Dam Trolls in my day...I'm not proud of it, just putting it out there :) Nice Troll butt pic LOL

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... One man's rubber doll .. is another man's joy

Christine Mulberry

10 years ago

I once had a two headed troll doll. I'm sure it must have been a knock off, but when they're so dang cute, who cares!

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

You never know... these are some pretty unpredictable people... pretty, but crazy. That's a great combination to be...

mayhmong

10 years agofrom North Carolina

LOL thanks, I probably will miss the next one too cuz I'm starting to hit the z's soon.

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Don't be hatin' just because you went to bed early... I'm sure you will be invited in more misbehavin' mis-advertures

mayhmong

10 years agofrom North Carolina

From how you all behaved, sounds like a bunch of naked trolls having some mud wrestling together!

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Dam! I wish I had some more gum to get more attention or mud, but Troll dolls don't do wishes... I guess.

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

yes I did AE wooooott and it was still fresh as when I first put my teeth into it. Oh Mayhmong you missed out on so much fun, I did think of you though as I threw my full force down upon the others....Did you hear AE they flagged my pic again LMAO, now I am but a mere brunette there. Oh well the show must go on.....the show will always go on...

mayhmong

10 years agofrom North Carolina

.....?!

Man, I go to bed and return to hear all of you in to mud wrestling?! LOL That was great! I'll catch you two in the captains hub and see if its safe.

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

I bet you willl LOLOLOL , did you get your gum back. :)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Yahoooooooooooooo I shall certainly return the favour....

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

You can be my first choice BlondePoet... Maybe you'll return the favor sometime.

Mythbuster... that would be sooo cool if there is a troll myth.

Much thanks to ya both!

mythbuster

10 years agofrom Utopia, Oz, You Decide

The psycho troll is positively creepy. I am checking right now...there must be some kind of urban legend lurking around that creepy psychotroll! Great hub.

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Aye St.James haha but AE does not seem to be here, I take all the blame,pick me, pick me..........LMAO

Hahahaha AEvans oh you mean to tell me that ring just happened to slip down your cleavage ooooo you are a bad bad girl. I swear I haven't been drinking I am just on a natural high from all these adventures and all the perfumes in the air.You deserve a good spanking from SJ over his knee, but you got to hang on 5min til I get my gum back hahaha.In the queue now LMAO

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

BP remember I let you borrow those earrings, no more wine for you , oops I almost forgot here is that ring , oh dear whose ring is this??? It was stuck in the mud, whose ring is this???

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Thanks BlondePoet...just for that you do deserve to get your gum back!

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Wow St.James 78comments here....you truly deserve every single one this was so much fun.I give the page a thumbs up too,everytime I click on it.

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Yes run run run remember I would like to be paid by cheque for BP Troll Doll Enterprises's monthly sales. Fire away SJ....ohhh I feel so much lighter........

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

I'd be more than happy to return your gum to you BlondePoet.

Eric...you're finally free! Run like the wind you batty bastard

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Ouchhhhhhhhh ooo that hurt. Bye EG I will forever remember this experience we shared

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

hahaha see I told you. EG's hands where everywhere I can assure you.HE IS GUILTY GUILTY. ....Haha St.James if you like the flavour you can chew it on it some longer......(Blonde suddenly clicks). No no I want it back now you have to transfer it the same way it was delivered..(Blonde begins to pucker up) EG turn away stop looking you will be corrupted further........See AE I am no thief, I may be a scoundrel but I would never........oh here AE please take your 24carat ear-rings back they kind of dropped in my pocket

Eric Graudins

10 years agofrom Australia

@St. James Here's your wallet - complete with moths.

I was just practising for my new job as first mate on a pirate ship, where I'll need to use those skills. But I've said too much now.

&lt;&lt;Pulls out katana, and with a might swipe cuts himself free of BP. Only drawing a bit of her blood in the process.&gt;&gt;

(Oh well, now we're even for the time she cut half my ear off.)

Bye Landlubbers. AHOY !

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

BlondePoet... thanks for the ten minutes. Do you want your gum back?

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

It was Eric has he pointed it out , I knew it was a man's hand that I saw snatch it away, sorry about that buddy through all of the mud , I forgot Eric wears the same ring you do....hehehhehheheh LOLOLOLOL:)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

I swear it wasn't me noooooooooooooooooooooo. How can you think that AE and St.James nooooooooooo.How can you think that St.James ????? Did I not give you the kiss of life,that took me ten whole minutes breathing into your mouth.Growl.What about Eric. Yesssssssssss that's right EG, that man is still attached to my appendages.This calls for a body search.Who volunteers to go first. Ehhhh.

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

BP bring back SJ's wallet I have told you not to do that, BP give it back....!!!

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Just my luck...two beautiful wimmin...all of us hot, sweaty and muddy. They leave me covered in mud, and dazed.... HEY! my wallet is missing!

Eric Graudins

10 years agofrom Australia

It wasn't much fun for me Tom, still stuck to BP.

I feel like I've been in a tumble dryer with a couple of Amazons. (But I must admit the view was pretty good :-) )

Tom rubenoff

10 years agofrom United States

You guys have way too much fun :0)

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

I just may never be the same again... but I can scratch number 5 off of my fantasy card.

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

The picture is awesome love it.We made the headlines woooooooooooottt. The fame never stops rolling in.See you guys that was just awesome.x0x0x(Hugs)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

yes........pant pant......... I gave him the kiss of life.....I learnt it from that nursing manual you sent me...........did I do a good job........lololololol. His eyes are open. He is staring into space transfixed hahaha. Yes we won, we won, yahooooooooo......we better find our clothes now......oooh that was awesome thankyou guys. I got to walk home now and find a hose to wash off.....I am burning my lunch..hahah truly smoke alarm just went off..........that was heaps fun.x0x0x0x0x That was a long time overdue AE, and I hope it was a good first experience St.James LMAO

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

SJ what are you doing?????? Shame on meeee??????? Shame on SJ , naughty naughty I will leave you two to duke it out as I am hungry.....LOLOLOLOL:)

he can't talk AE he is overwhelmed....he is alive though...I hear him breathing.......oh take that AE...you beast.........my hair-do is all ruined.......aghhhhhhhhh........whose foot is that wrapped around my left shoulder.........ohhhhhhhhhhhh.....i could quite get used to all this.........ahhhhhhhhhhhh....................shame on you both...............hahaha.......noooooooo I'm tickilish...............omg

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

We won!!!!!!! Yipppeeeeeee (what the???) is he breathing???? Oh there he goes great mouth to mouth BP , see I knew you could do it, and you always said you didn't have it in you. (SJ standing up and a little unbalanced).

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

I think I may be enjoying this a bit too much.

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

hahaha groovy picture SJ........jajajajajaj...........St.James lays gasping on the bottom while AE has hold of his legs...........{Blonde takes a huge leap and splat this now turns into a full blown game of Animal Twister}

One...two.....three....Blonde takes a flying leap(Mid-air)...St.James goes flying.....spat goes the mud...got him....pinning him to the ground..one..two...three...four.....what an easy match this is...

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

No way St.James we would not start without you.....you are the man. (Blonde stands in the prey-mantis position) Get ready to go down...

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

Yes I sometime feel like I have to shake somethings off LMAO hehehehe!!! Lol look for me under hubtivity ....:)

Mud Wrestling will begin shortly :D

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

Have I missed the mud-wrestling yet?

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

I love hanging here too....even though I have something quite heavy like EG hanging off me. This has been a blast.

Yayyyyyyyyyy St.James is back. We need to get cracking with our lines. I promise to wash my hands before we practise....My producer Mr Pai Ling will get upset if I have two men attached to me lol

AE I don't know where you said to meet. I don't have my compass on me. Hell. Wait til I brush my hair and floss my teeth. Wont be a minute...Do you ever get the feeling you have to shake something off LMAO hahahahaha.

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

I love hanging around here and I love this dam hub...LOLOL:)

mayhmong you are here too, now you are on our team BP-AEVANS and mayhmong yippeeee!!! I don't know where the boys are but we will catch up.:)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

I think SJ will be excited, maybe just as excited Eric is to be err attached to my appendages.

Here is a new line from our Shakespeare play St. James.

"Oh the doctor is a lousy dingo, for he hath gone to play a game of bingo." That happens just before you discover my limp body at the end of Act4.

Coming AEvans.

mayhmong

10 years agofrom North Carolina

Dam! LOL

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

You know all of you DAM people hanging around here, is good for my DAM image. I appreciate you all very much.

Thanx

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

He certainly is lucky and I don't know if he will be shocked or excited but in either case we have enjoyed his presence, check out jjrubio on EL Monte I will see you there. :)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Mayhmong we would be honoured for you to join the team.

AE I am still stuck here to Eric, haha,cough,cough.

I wonder what St.James will say when he is back LMAO. He is lucky we haven't started mud-wrestling yet.

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Lol Mayhmong yes that is right we are selling troll dolls, raffle tickets, we have had several kiss-athons all for the good charity of the Blonde-Evans Foundation.This funds our over-sees trip,which we need to go on to pinpoint where in the world..the errr...troubles are stemming from. Omg none of that made sense LMAO.

Oh Nurse AEvans is here. Oh wonderful she is doing some fashion designing for the BP troll doll, I can hardly wait...umm AE....see this man attached to me...no he is not my new fur coat....haha...ummm do you have any solvent to wield us apart...what type of procedure is needed here...you are the expert in situations like this

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

mayhmong: Yes there is would you like to be involved??? You can join our team :)

BP: I am back and I certainly hope that you are not busy trolling as being stuck with hot wax is quite painful...Lol:)

mayhmong

10 years agofrom North Carolina

LOL The Blonde-Evans Team? Is this their new project to raise money for the next trip?

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

BP: I am right here :) I am trying to figure out the type of sunglasses I need to put on, Lolol... Actually I was trying to create the cute little glasses for the trolls, they also need designer fashion.:)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Oh Mayhmong you really think so that I make a beautiful troll doll ? Oh bless your little cotton picking socks you little honey bun. Ok well the offer is still open, if your confidence in my abilities ever grows.

Yahoo Eric let me shake your hand as we cement this business proposition. Ooooooo sorry I had a little wax on my fingers........oops sorry....oh look at what's happened.....I guess we are going to be stuck together for awhile Eric.............may as well take me for a ride on your bike while we are waiting............bring the wax remover Nurse AEvans....hurry.....haha yes I don't mind doing some modelling...have you got sunglasses on......my glamour and poise will blind you.....you aint seen a real woman til you see BP LMAO.......AE where are you...

Eric Graudins

10 years agofrom Australia

@ blondepoet:

OK, 10% it is. But you'd have to do some - err - modelling for the manufacturer.

And I'll let you use the prototype image in the link as your avatar free of charge.

(That would freak a few people Out :-) )

Err - Sorry St. James for going off topic, but when a hub is hit by the Blonde-Evans tag team, the results are totally unpredictable.

mayhmong

10 years agofrom North Carolina

I think its a lot safer for blondepoet to work on dollys. But thanks for the nice make over invitation. I uhhh...gotta go out of town this weekend. BTW, you make one beautiful dam doll. ;)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Hahaha and the lip gloss and the corset and suspenders...just like the set you wore in Singapore AE, except these ones are black LMAO

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

Now that would be adorable!!!!! I would buy a few and don't forget the jewelry and multi trendy outfits. :)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Awwww AE......I am really beginning to like this idea.......the Blonde Troll Doll for anyone else who is interested comes with 6 pairs of stilettos and 4 pairs of removable ears.....

Julianna

10 years agofrom SomeWhere Out There

BP is a legend and I had those little troll dolls , they are so adorable!!! I had one with yellow hair and one with purple hair, in fact I have them still in a box from my adolescence, thanks for sharing the story behind the "dam doll" ::::::)

blondepoet

10 years agofrom australia

Oh damn just had to come back now that I have slept on all this. You know Eric, maybe my troll doll is not as bad as I first thought. This could be marketable material. I of course should receive...cough..errr.. a 10% commision of all sales. Oh I must go get AEvans to come have a look at this. Haha don't worry James my shears are put far away, for you, I don't want to risk losing my leading man at any costs LMAO.

dineane

10 years agofrom North Carolina

I'd forgotten about my little troll! Don't remember it being called a dam doll, though, so I suppose I had a knock off. Hmmm....gives me a silly idea for my daughter's upcoming birthday :-)

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St.James

10 years agofrom Lurking Around Florida

I'm sorry Eric...that you are being now threatened with a BlondePoet on a pink bulldozer, but judging by her styling stories...it maybe your best shot at a safe haircut.

BlondePoet...it sound like a lot of fun. I'd be honored to be part of your production. Just as long as your shears are far away.

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